HRS §328D-7
Exemptions for soft drinks and certain bottled water
This section says that bottled soft drinks, soda, seltzer, and similar products are not covered by this chapter if they are labeled with a common name. Water that does not meet the chapter's rules cannot use certain water names. Bottled water not for human consumption is also exempt if clearly labeled.
The statute, as written — Exemption; soda water, soft drink
(a) Bottled soft drinks, soda, seltzer, or other products commonly recognized as soft drinks and labeled with a common or usual name other than one of those specified in section 328D-1 or food complying with 21 C.F.R. 165.175 are exempt from the requirements of this chapter. Water that is not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter may not be labeled as "artesian water", "bottled water", "distilled water", "drinking water", "fluoridated water", "mineral water", "natural water", "purified water", "spring water", or "well water". (b) Bottled water that is not sold for human consumption shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter, provided that the product is labeled "not for human consumption" in prominent lettering.
Sections this one refers to
§328D-1 Definitions for bottled water rules
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